Description
Deliciously soft and chewy sugar cookie bars topped with creamy frosting and colorful sprinkles, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Sprinkles (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and airy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Spread the dough evenly into the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth for frosting.
- Spread frosting over cooled bars and top with sprinkles.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week in the refrigerator or frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg